Qualified Professional/CST

Do you have a passion for making a real difference in the lives of people living with mental health challenges and disabilities? At Easterseals PORT Health, we’re seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Community Support Team Qualified Professional to join our team in the Surry and Yadkin Counties. As a valued member of our collaborative and supportive team, you will work together to transform the lives of individuals by providing a comprehensive range of services that treat the whole person and empower patients to find their way forward. The teams at Easterseals PORT Health care directly for our clients in the community, including visits to clients living in their own homes.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to individuals who have a mental health or substance use disorder and meet the two life domains.
• Provide support services by participating in the provision of structured rehabilitative interventions to individuals, such as housing and tenancy, money management, daily activities, and personal wellness.
• Participate in the Crisis Phone Rotation.

Requirements

• In-depth knowledge of different therapeutic approaches and group techniques as well as their practical application in a community setting.
• Able to work independently.
• Adept at problem-solving and de-escalation in times of crisis.
• Bachelor’s Degree from an approved accredited institution.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with the Adult Mental Health population.
• Valid driver's license, current auto insurance, and a good driving record.
• Demonstrate high moral and ethical character, and be free of any substantiated charges of abuse or neglect on the NC Healthcare Registry.

Benefits

• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Health Benefits + an optional Flexible Health Spending Account (FSA).
• Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, and more.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan.
• Employee Assistance Program and Legal services, as needed.
• Lots of Merchant Discounts to improve your purchasing power.
• Supervision for licensure.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) qualifier.

Pay

You’ll earn an hourly salary based on your experience between $21.00-$24.00 per hour.

Schedule

This full-time position offers a Monday - Friday flexible nontraditional schedule and will serve the Surry and Yadkin Counties. This position is community-based.

About Easterseals PORT Health

Easterseals PORT Health is a trustworthy, compassionate partner providing exceptional disability, behavioral health, and addiction treatment services to help our neighbors live their best lives. Our diverse and inclusive 2,600-member team provides meaningful support to 40,200 kids, adults, and families in 11,000 home, facility, and community locations across North Carolina and Virginia. Our working environment supports employee and client health with a ‘no tobacco’ use policy (tobacco-free and smoke-free) in all offices, client facilities, properties, and agency vehicles.

We believe that by leveraging the unique strengths and perspectives of our workforce, we can advance our just cause, while building a healthy, sustainable organization. That’s why we listen, seek to understand & act to make ESPH an Inclusive, Diverse, Equitable, Authentic & Learning (IDEAL) organization. Applicants of all abilities are encouraged to apply!